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Herbal Treatment for Jaundice

By : Mr. Shek Arjul , Bardhaman, West Bengal

Innovation Description

The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for jaundice.
Disease symptoms: Yellowish skin, whitish eyes, pale stool, dark urine.
Ingredients: 250-300 g Leaves of Kule Khara (Hygrophila auriculata (Schumach.) Heine). 
Preparation: Cook 250-300 g leaves of kule khara leaves without adding any spices.
Dosage/Application: Consume the leaves along with the food for 7 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in the nearby areas.

Suggested Reading(s): 

Shanmugasundaram, P., & Venkataraman, S. (2006). Hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects of Hygrophila auriculata (K. Schum) Heine Acanthaceae root extract. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 104(1-2), 124–128.

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